Abstract: Optical components have a material-distribution gradient due to nanometer-size particles embedded in a solid matrix. The components are manufactured by forming a dispersion of nanometer-size particles in a liquid, curable matrix material, causing the particles to migrate in the matrix material on the basis of a potential difference to form a distribution gradient, and subsequently curing the matrix material, retaining the distribution gradient. The method is suitable for use in the manufacture of optical lenses with a refractive index gradient.

Abstract: Described is a process for preparing a molding suitable for optical purposes, which process comprises the conjoint free-radical polymerization of a precondensate (A) which is derived from at least one hydrolytically condensable silane (a) having at least one free-radically polymerizable group X, and of a monomer (B) having at least two free-radically polymerizable groups Y, the numerical ratio of groups X to groups Y being not greater than 5:1. The moldings obtainable by this process are characterized by high transparency and homogeneity, freedom from stress, scratch and abrasion resistance, high mechanical strength, etc.

Abstract: The stress test rig consists of a rigidly mounted part which contains the devices uniformly used for all types of test gears and an assembly truck (37) which holds the test gear (16) and the required adapter devices. A test rig gear unit (2) forms a continuous stress circuit with a superimposed gear unit (9), an adaptation gear (23) and a second test rig gear (19) wherein the stress torque is set by a control unit (15) through the superimposed gear unit (9). The regulation variable for the stress torque is determined up to more than 80% by a control network (31). The test rig gear unit (2) is a bevel gear wheel and the superimposed gear unit (9) has a bevel gear step (13) so that the output shaft (14) of the superimposed gear unit (9) is pivoted and has a height adapted to an input shaft of an adaptation gear unit (23) or of a test gear unit (16).

Abstract: A description is given of electrochromic thin-film systems and their components, especially an improved electrochromic thin-film based on tungsten oxide and/or molybdenum oxide into which alkali metal ions are incorporated, an electrolyte which is improved in particular with respect to its conductivity and is based on pre-hydrolysed, organically modified alkoxysilane and on organic diol (triol), and an improved process for producing a noncolouring ion insertion layer based on cerium oxides and titanium oxides.

Abstract: Structured inorganic layers are produced by optionally mixing a composition which is obtainable by hydrolysis and polycondensation of(A) at least one hydrolyzable silane of general formula (I)SiX.sub.4 (I)wherein the radicals X are identical or different and represent hydrolyzable groups or hydroxyl groups, or an oligomer derived therefrom, and(B) at least one organosilane of general formula (II)R.sup.1.sub.a R.sup.2.sub.b SiX.sub.(4-a-b) (II)wherein R.sup.1 is a non-hydrolyzable group, R.sup.2 represents a radical carrying a functional group, X has the meaning specified above, and a and b are 0, 1, 2 or 3, the sum (a+b) being 1, 2 or 3, or an oligomer derived therefrom,in a ratio of amount of substance (A):(B) of 5-50:50-95, as well as(C) optionally, one or more compounds of glass- or ceramic forming elements,with a fine-scaled filler, applying the resulting composition onto a substrate, structuring the applied composition and thermally densifying the structured coating to form a structured layer.

Abstract: Optical elements comprising a substrate and a transparent composite material layer having an embossed surface, the composite material comprising a polymer matrix having incorporated therein inorganic components in the form of nanoscaled particles, and methods of preparation thereof which comprise mixing a polymer precursor with a sol of nanosealed particles in an organic solvent and a polymerizable initiator, applying the mixture to a substrate to form a coating, and embossing the coating while simultaneously curing it.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula IR.sup.1 --CH.dbd.CH--R.sup.2 Iwhere R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl and R.sup.2 is alkoxy or acylamino, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together may form a heterocyclic ring, are prepared by elimination of the radical R.sup.3 OH from a compound of the formula II ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have the above meanings and R.sup.3 is alkyl, by a method in which the elimination is carried out by passing the compound of the formula II in a liquid or gaseous state into a high-boiling mineral oil above the boiling point of compound I being formed, compound I is taken off in gaseous form, and the high-boiling mineral oil enriched with by-products is removed and replaced with fresh mineral oil.

Abstract: Organic halogen compounds in which one or more halogen atoms are covalently bonded to the carbon are subjected to reductive dehalogenation by reaction with a hydrocarbon in the presence of carbon at elevated temperatures with formation of a hydrogen halide, by a process in which the dehalogenation is carried out in the presence of iron powder or an iron compound as a cocatalyst, at from 100.degree. to 450.degree. C.

Abstract: Aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic or araliphatic halogen compounds are reductively dehalogenated by reaction with hydrocarbons in the presence of carbon in the liquid phase at from 100.degree. to 450.degree. C. with formation of hydrogen halides.

Abstract: Quinoline and substituted quinolines are prepared by reacting aniline or a substituted aniline with an .alpha., .beta.-monounsaturated aldehyde in a high-boiling mineral oil by a method in which the high-boiling mineral oil is replaced when it becomes enriched with by-products, and the said mineral oil enriched with by-products is removed.

Abstract: Organic condensation reactions are carried out at elevated temperatures by a method in which the starting material or materials are fed in, in gaseous form, at the bottom of a reactor charged with a mineral oil having a boiling point of not less than 150.degree. C., or are fed in, in liquid form, at the bottom of the reactor, and the mineral oil is kept at a temperature which is no lower than the boiling points, of the starting materials introduced as liquids, which correspond to the partial pressures, of the said starting materials, resulting at the bottom of the reactor, and the product is taken off, in gaseous form, at the top of the reactor.

Abstract: Imidazoles are prepared by reacting 2-imidazolines at from 250.degree. to 500.degree. C. in the presence of molybdenum oxide and nickel oxide and/or cobalt oxide and aluminum oxide, silicon dioxide and/or silicates as catalysts.The imidazoles obtainable by the process according to the invention are valuable starting materials for the preparation of dyes, crop protection agents, textile auxiliaries, catalysts for polyurethanes and epoxy resins, surfactants and drugs, for example the corresponding nitroimidazoles.

Abstract: 2-Imidazolines are prepared by reacting N,N'-diformyl-1,2-diamines in the gas phase at 200.degree.-350.degree. C., in the presence of certain amounts of an inert gas, over zinc oxide of a particular structure or over a mixture of this zinc oxide and aluminum oxide, as the catalyst.The 2-imidazolines obtainable by the process according to the invention are valuable starting materials for the preparation of dyes, crop protection agents and drugs.

Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of 2-imidazolines by reacting 1,2-diamines with nitriles or carbonyl compounds in the gas phase at from 200.degree. to 450.degree. C. in the presence of an oxide or phosphate of a metal of group 3 or 4 of the periodic table and/or in the presence of silicon dioxide.The 2-imidazolines obtainable by the process of the invention are valuable starting materials for the preparation of dyes, crop protection agents and drugs.

Abstract: This invention concerns a knitted elastic fold-over edge band for use as edging for example on women's undergarments wherein the edge band would be folded lengthwise and sewn to the edge of the item of apparel, such as a brassiere, panty, etc. Half of the width of the edge band would have a soft surface created by knitting half the band width with a jersey stitch using textured yarn while the other half of the band width would be made with conventional lace construction. The soft half of the band would be adjacent the wearer's skin, thereby providing comfort, while the lace portion would be exposed on the outer surface of the item of apparel, thereby providing a decorative element. The edge band would be sewn to the garment in this manner and beauty would be enhanced since the stitches used for sewing the edge band would be less visible since they would be disguised by the lace design.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of carboxylic acid amides by addition reaction of water with nitriles in the presence of a catalyst which contains copper and magnesium silicate and has been treated with a reducing gas, to which catalyst cement of a certain particle size has been admixed. The amides obtainable by the process are starting materials for the manufacture of solvents, flocculants, wetting agents, pesticides, crop protection agents, textile assistants, e.g. brighteners, water repellent agents, foam stabilizers and detergents.

Abstract: An elastic warp knit fabric having balanced bi-directional stretch is disclosed. The fabric comprising in combination an inelastic knitted ground structure and an elastic inlayed thread.

Abstract: An improved process for the continuous production of N-alkylarylamines by reaction of arylamines with alkanols and/or dialkyl ethers in the gas phase at a temperature of from 180.degree. to 450.degree.C in the presence of carrier substances which contain an oxyacid of phosphorus. The improvement consists in using silicic acid having an internal surface area of from 50 to 500 square meters per gram and a content of from 0.1 to 20% by weight of phosphoric acid and in the continuous supply of phosphoric acid and/or an alkyl phosphate to the catalyst during the reaction. N-alkylarylamines are starting materials for the production of dyes, pesticides, plant protection agents and growth regulators. They are also suitable as additives to mineral oils or to coating compositions and other polymerized systems.